Convene by PCMA

MARCH 6, 2023

Their most likely option is to cut expenses in the areas that attendees value, creating a vicious cycle — dissatisfaction with the attendee experience leads to decreased registration and therefore lower revenues at the next event. Vendors to the Rescue? Dave Lutz, CMP, is managing director of Velvet Chainsaw Consulting.

Planner 111

Planner Panel Contracts Contracts 111

Convene by PCMA

JULY 27, 2022

The meeting rooms you contracted for may have been double booked. Nearly every hotel, general service contractor, AV, and registration company had to lay off a significant number of client-facing team members. Ask your vendors what contingency plans they have to ensure full staffing. Space Conflicts. First-time Exhibitors.

Organization 105

Organization Rehearsal Preparation Contracts 105

Convene by PCMA

AUGUST 13, 2021

Some organizations are contracting with suppliers to manage check points for proof of vaccination, enforce mask and social distancing and even employing technology solutions for contact tracing. What guidelines or policies should we put into place for our staff and vendors? Some may appreciate them as an extra layer of protection.

Planner 105

Planner Communications Communications Publishing 105

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. And almost a third were new since 2021. “It

Attendee 242

Attendee Airlines Tourism Tourism 242

Alcor Mice

MAY 5, 2021

Their services come with a strong network of high quality and trusted vendors as well, ensuring that your event receives only the best. On-site Lead Depending on your event, you may need extra workers on the ground to act as ushers, handle guest registrations, etc. Every event production is an investment.

Production 52

Production Contracts Contracts Vendor 52

Smart Meetings

OCTOBER 12, 2022

An expanded exposition floor at Mandalay Bay Convention Center was brimming with activity Tuesday as an estimated 10,000 people flowed through hosted buyer appointments, education sessions and nearly 400 booths representing more than 180 countries, venues, technology vendors and suppliers. And almost a third were new since 2021. “It

Attendee 130

Attendee Airlines Tourism Tourism 130

Stova

MARCH 16, 2023

Negotiate favorable rates with offsite venues and vendors. Inquire about restrictions on vendors. Be specific about customization options and ideas and understand them before signing a contract. Always keep your budget in mind and up to date. If you must make cuts, skimp on things that don’t affect the meeting mission or goals.

Management 40

Management Meeting Vendor Registration 40